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Showcasing a stunning selection of spectacular objects that have not been widely published or on regular display before, international scholars integrate Myanmar's material cultures with their histories from a Myanmar-centric point of view.
From influential superpower to repressive regime; Myanmar - also known as Burma - has seen dramatic fluctuations in fortune over the past 1; 500 years.
Interconnected yet isolated; rich in natural resources such as jade; rubies and teak but with many of its peoples living below the poverty line; Myanmar is a country that defies categorization. Its cultures have been shaped by their engagements with religious networks; expansionist empires and global trade routes from India and China to Africa; the Middle East and Europe. It was once home to different kingdoms; principalities and chiefdoms that interacted with one another and further afield. The colonial period under British rule saw dramatic changes and upon independence in 1948; the various parts of the country were brought together; many for the first time; into a single nation state. Since then Myanmar has been engulfed by long running civil wars.
This beautiful book explores Myanmar's complexities; focusing on the extraordinary and innovative arts of its diverse peoples to create a long history of the region. Featuring objects such as sparkling gems; sumptuous court dress; intricately carved furniture; elaborate silver vessels; satirical cartoons and contemporary art; from the 400s CE to the present day; this book is a testament to the creativity and variety of Myanmar's many peoples.
From influential superpower to repressive regime; Myanmar - also known as Burma - has seen dramatic fluctuations in fortune over the past 1; 500 years.
Interconnected yet isolated; rich in natural resources such as jade; rubies and teak but with many of its peoples living below the poverty line; Myanmar is a country that defies categorization. Its cultures have been shaped by their engagements with religious networks; expansionist empires and global trade routes from India and China to Africa; the Middle East and Europe. It was once home to different kingdoms; principalities and chiefdoms that interacted with one another and further afield. The colonial period under British rule saw dramatic changes and upon independence in 1948; the various parts of the country were brought together; many for the first time; into a single nation state. Since then Myanmar has been engulfed by long running civil wars.
This beautiful book explores Myanmar's complexities; focusing on the extraordinary and innovative arts of its diverse peoples to create a long history of the region. Featuring objects such as sparkling gems; sumptuous court dress; intricately carved furniture; elaborate silver vessels; satirical cartoons and contemporary art; from the 400s CE to the present day; this book is a testament to the creativity and variety of Myanmar's many peoples.
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- Auteur(s):
- Uitgeverij:
Inhoud
- Aantal bladzijden:
- 272
- Taal:
- Engels
Eigenschappen
- Productcode (EAN):
- 9780714124957
- Verschijningsdatum:
- 18/12/2023
- Uitvoering:
- Hardcover
- Formaat:
- Genaaid
- Afmetingen:
- 226 mm x 251 mm
- Gewicht:
- 1419 g
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